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Nov 12, 2014, 06:20 PM
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I use the computer as a distraction from my symptoms. This can be a very useful tool, but I have been using my computer to the point of not getting goals done and not socializing face to face. In January I am putting my computer in the closet on weekdays to simplify my life and face reality.
I feel hopeful. I hope I will read more and journal more. I hope to learn to love my bipolar brain for what it is, good and bad bits. That means I have to stop running from myself and just sit with difficult symptoms. This part freaks me out. I am hoping to learn some new tools in the process. If you have any favorite coping skills I'd love to hear them. |
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Nov 12, 2014, 07:26 PM
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Wish you well. I use my computer all day and night for coping. Not sure how I would do without it. As for coping skills, I am being taught EFT. Tapping to regulate emotions. Been using DBT. Hope it goes well and you succeed.
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Nov 12, 2014, 07:53 PM
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I journal
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“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi Diagnosis: Schizoaffective disorder Bipolar type PTSD Social Anxiety Disorder Anorexia Binge/Purge type |
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Nov 12, 2014, 11:31 PM
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I can't tell you how many times I've pictured myself just throwing my laptop out the window!
There's such a fine line between coping and distraction. |
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Nov 13, 2014, 12:29 AM
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If my computer disappeared I may as well have no tv, no phone, no internet, no oven blah blah lol
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Nov 13, 2014, 01:49 AM
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My computer is a coping skill . But it doesn't distract me from going about my life and doing what needs/wants to be done.
I hope it goes well for you
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Nov 13, 2014, 04:21 AM
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I tend to hide behind my computer too. It has been a lifeline for me but I am also trying to do more activities that don't involve my computer like walking along the beach. As for coping skills I find breathing and mindfulness (meditation) helps immensely.
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Bipolar 1 with psychotic features PTSD  "Phew! For a minute there I lost myself." 'Karma Police' by Radiohead |
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Nov 13, 2014, 07:51 AM
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I'm in the software industry, so unless I go into another line of work (shrimping sounds pleasing to me) I have no choice but to be on my computer...a lot.
It seems to me that either TV shows or movies are a big part of my coping. It takes my mind off the reality of what I have to deal with in the real world. I also do box breathing when the anxiety hits. Some times it works, some times it doesn't.
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Kmptrgeek _______________ My current cocktail: Klonopin, Wellbutrin, Risperdal, and Lamictal 
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Nov 13, 2014, 08:33 AM
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For me, it's my iPhone. I'm constantly on it, playing games, on PC, googling random facts, logging in iMood, texting my boyfriend, etc. I don't know what I'd do without it.
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